Head of Project Delivery (m/f/d) in Quantum Computing Start-Up

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Remote, Karlsruhe

Your role

As Head of Project Delivery (m/f/d), you will be responsible for overseeing the entire project portfolio at Kipu Quantum, ensuring the highest delivery standards across all client-related and internal projects. You will align cross-functional teams, drive collaboration between delivery, sales, and product development, and ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in quantum computing, software, cloud, (Quantum) Machine Learning, and services, combined with strong project management skills. Your ability to balance execution excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and internal alignment will be critical to the company’s success.

Your responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple high-stakes enterprise projects, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
Establish and drive a robust project portfolio management framework, prioritizing initiatives, optimizing resources, and ensuring maximum business impact.
Ensure effective internal alignment with Product and Engineering teams, fostering a product-driven mindset and enabling seamless integration between project execution and product development.
Safeguard milestones, deliverables, and customer expectations, proactively identifying and resolving technical, organizational, or logistical challenges.
Develop and refine processes for risk assessment, resource allocation, and project timelines, enhancing delivery excellence.
Act as the key point of contact for senior-level stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, expectation management, and long-term relationship building.
Drive operational improvements in project planning, execution, and governance to scale the delivery function as the company grows.
Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to multidisciplinary teams to enhance their individual and collective performance.

Your profile

Completed studies in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or comparable qualifications
Proven track record in stakeholder management, project delivery, or strategic account management, ideally in a high-tech start-up, scientific industry or management consulting
Solid professional experience in a senior or leadership role with strong project management expertise, including familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies
Understanding of quantum computing principles, applications, and ecosystem trends would be an advantage
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders at senior levels
True startup mindset; hands-on, driven, resilient. As we are a young venture, we all must wear different hats and contribute to different aspects of the business
Excellent command of English is necessary, and German is a big plus

Why join us?

At Kipu Quantum, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology by contributing to one of the most exciting startups in quantum computing. Your work will have a lasting impact as we tackle groundbreaking challenges and redefine what is possible in this cutting-edge field
We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, international culture where openness, transparency, and innovation thrive. Here, you will be part of a team that genuinely cares about our work and each other
Your growth matters to us. With ample opportunities for individual development, you can sharpen your skills, advance your career, and explore new horizons within a fast-paced and supportive environment
Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our adaptable working hours and remote-friendly options
We also believe in making work life enjoyable. From regular team events that foster connections to perks like contributions toward public transport or shopping vouchers, international remote work opportunities, 30 vacation days per year and more, we are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive

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Is this you? We hope so!

Are you confident that our mission can’t succeed without YOU on board? Don’t hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail? Reach out to Svenja Anderer, our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. We’d love to hear from you!

WEB. https://kipu-quantum.com/career/
MAIL. hr@kipu-quantum.com
MOBILE. 0049 172 399 5868
KARLSRUHE OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Roonstraße 23a, 76137 Karlsruhe
BERLIN OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Greifswalder Str. 212, 10405 Berlin

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About us

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance, to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications.

In December 2023, Kipu Quantum secured €10.5 million in seed funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds), with participation from Entrada Ventures, Quantonation, and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.

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